In the box "World Population is Popping," the textbook describes how the world's population is growing at an incredible rate and discusses the challenges that will face different countries. Which of the following statements best illustrates the challenges that can arise?
A) Europe's population is expected to grow by 12% in 2050. With so many children, there will not be enough schools or teachers to provide an adequate education.
B) North American growth will slow down and there will be fewer businesspeople to provide the services we have become accustomed to.
C) China and India will remain the two most populated countries and will not need to make any changes.
D) Nigeria will experience the world's fastest growth and though its continent has the world's fastest growing middle class, combating hunger and poverty, providing healthcare, and expanding education will pose a challenge.

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Population forecasts estimate the global population will increase to 9.7 billion by 2050. With that, Nigeria is anticipated to overtake the United States as the third largest country in the world. For some of the world's poorest countries, the increase in population poses large challenges in poverty, healthcare, nutrition, and education.

In the Box "World Population Is Popping," the Textbook Describes